Litigation Lawyer
- Government of Canada
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
- Jul 29, 2024
Job Description
Winnipeg (Manitoba)
LP-02
$127,825 to $202,339
For further information on the organization, please visit Department of Justice Canada
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Closing date: 13 August 2024 - 23:59, Pacific Time
Who can apply: Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.Apply online
Important messages
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Assessment accommodation
Tips for applicants:- Please provide complete and thorough details of your occupational certification, and experience.
- Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history. You must be specific and provide concrete examples/details for each experience element, as applications will be screened only on the information provided.
- Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the process.
- Your application, cover letter, and answers to the screening questions will be used to assess Written Communication, see definition below.
Work environment
The tradition of excellence at the Department of Justice is embodied in its culture, which values inclusiveness, fairness and respect for Canada's legal system.
The Department of Justice is often described as Canada's largest and most prestigious law firm. The Department makes and upholds federal laws and is the guardian of the Canadian justice system. By setting for itself the highest standards of integrity, fairness and professionalism, the Department of Justice has earned a reputation as a leader within the legal community.
In Winnipeg, lawyers represent the federal government in a wide variety of matters affecting departments and agencies of the Government of Canada. Our counsel regularly appear before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Tax Court of Canada; the provincial superior courts such as the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba, and the Manitoba Court of Appeal; and various administrative tribunals, including the Specific Claims Tribunal, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, and the Canadian Agricultural Review Tribunal. Justice Canada counsel are also involved in challenging and interesting solicitors’ work.
A career in the Prairie Region, Winnipeg office of Justice Canada, means working alongside experienced lawyers doing groundbreaking, important work on a variety of interesting files.
No matter what your expertise, you will benefit from Justice Canada's supportive atmosphere, emphasis on training and mentoring, commitment to equitable workplace policies, and the ability to balance the personal and professional aspects of your life.
Intent of the process
A pool of partially assessed or fully qualified candidates may be established to staff similar positions within the Department of Justice with various tenures, language requirements, operational requirements, organizational needs and/or conditions of employment.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Information you must provide
Your résumé.
A covering letter " Please note: your application, cover letter, and answers to the screening questions will be used to assess Written Communication, see definition below."
In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)
- Occupational Certification -
OC1: Eligibility for membership in the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada or in the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
EX1: Significant experience* providing legal services as counsel.
- Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performance of the duties of a lawyer with conduct of civil litigation (or an acceptable combination of criminal and civil litigation) over a period of approximately four (4) years.
The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)
English essential
Information on language requirements
- Competencies -CO1: Oral communication
CO2: Written communication
- Your application, cover letter, and answers to the screening questions will be used to assess Written Communication, defined as:
- Expresses complex ideas in a clear and succinct manner
- Message is complete, appropriate, and contains all info required by the reader
- Formats material in a manner that provides optimal impact
- Organizes ideas effectively
- Uses correct spelling, grammar and punctuation in written documents
- Uses language, concepts and ideas appropriate to the intended audience
CO4: Thinking things through
CO5: Working effectively with others
CO6: Showing initiative and being action-oriented
- Abilities -
A1: Ability to analyze legal issues and provide strategic advice.
A2: Ability to manage the legal practice, including using digital tools.
The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)
- Asset Qualifications -
AEX1: Experience conducting litigation in the Federal Court of Canada.
AEX2: Experience in class actions.
AEX3: Experience in Indigenous litigation.
AEX4: Experience conducting matters before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal or other tribunals.
The Department of Justice believes that to be able to effectively serve the public, its workforce needs to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population. Diversity is a great source of strength in driving Canada’s Legal Team in ensuring that Canada’s justice system is as fair, accessible and efficient as possible. The Department is committed to a representative workforce that represents the Canadian public we serve. If you are a woman, an Indigenous person, a person with a disability, a member of a racialized group* or a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+**/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) community, we encourage you to self-declare in this staffing process.
- Please note that this group is currently designated as members of visible minorities in the Employment Equity Act.
INFORMATION ON SELF-DECLARATION
Self-declaration information can be factored into the screening, assessment, or selection decision to address our commitment to eliminate gaps and increase representation for these groups. This information will only be used in connection with this selection process.
HOW TO SELF-DECLARE
If you are an Indigenous person, a woman, a member of a racialized group, or a person with a disability, self-declaration information will be collected via your job application profile, under the Employment Equity section.
- Please note that your self-declaration as a member of First Nations, Inuit or Métis will be verified via the Affirmation of Indigenous Identity Form to be provided later in the staffing process. For more information on this requirement, please consult the Questions and Answers page: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/appointment-framework/guides-tools-appointment-framework/affirmation-indigenous-identity-form.html.
If you are a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+/ Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) communities, self-declaration information will be collected via a non-screening question in your job application.
- Operational Requirements -
OR1: Willing and able to work extended hours including weekends.
OR2: Willing and able to travel, as required.
Conditions of employment
Reliability, Secret, or Top Secret security clearance (depending on position or as required).
Remain a member in good standing of the Law Society of Manitoba*- This factor is not used at the screening stage, rather, it must be met before being appointed to a particular position, and must be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of said position.
Other information
The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Information on employment equity
We will only accept on-line applications received via the GC Jobs site. Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.
CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.
Proof of citizenship or permanent residency will be required.
Communication for this process will be sent via e-mail. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that a current and valid e-mail address is provided and updated accordingly and that it accepts messages from unknown senders. We encourage candidates to provide a second e-mail address in their application.
All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.
Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.
Other considerations may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed from the pool (i.e. other qualifications deemed relevant, organizational needs, and/or operational needs).
For Current Federal Public Service employees: Please identify clearly your substantive group and level, your employment status, and Personal Record Identifier (PRI) on your application.
Preference
Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.
Information on the preference to veterans
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.;
